Senior Engineer Jobs in Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda

Job Title : SENIOR ENGINEER [RURAL] (1VACANCY)
REF. HRM 70/73/01 VOL. X
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE: 23 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience as Engineer in Rural Water Supply and Management in Government or an equivalent level of experience in a reputable organization.
Acquisition of at least provisional Corporate Membership with the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers will be an added advantage.
Should possess well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
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DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Engineer (Rural Water Supply) for performing the following duties:
 Participating in formulation and review of National Plans and project proposals for water and sanitation.
 Facilitating the development materials for communication, promotion and public awareness campaign and dissemination of water and sanitation sub-sector activities.
 Providing technical advice and support to Local Governments and private sector actors engaged in the management of water resources and provision of water and sanitation services.
 Participating in giving support in the organization and coordination of meetings of water sub-sector working group, policy committee, joint sector reviews and other key entities.
 Participating, analyzing, compiling and consolidating of data and reports for the water and sanitation sub-sector and preparing quarterly, half-yearly and annual reports for the sub-sector.
 Assisting in the development of a management information system (MIS) for the water and sanitation sub-sector and ensuring that it is properly maintained and is operational at all times.
 Assisting in the compilation and consolidation of the water and sanitation annual and quarterly plans and budgets (Rural Water & Sanitation, Urban Water Supply, Water for Production and Water Resources Management) for approval by the relevant authorities.
 Ensuring development of a communication system and related procedures for DWD/DWRM (MWE).
 Collaborating and coordinating with the sector social scientist – DWD/MWE to ensuring that gender concerns are incorporated in all water and sanitation sub-sector activities.
 Any other duties as may be assigned by from time to time.

How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Jobs in Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda- Environment Affairs Director

Job Title: DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS (1 VACANCY)
REF. HRM 70/73/01 VOL. X
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1SE
AGE: 35YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in Forestry or Environment Studies or any other relevant Natural Sciences plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in the above fields from a recognized University/Institution. Post Graduate Diploma in Management will be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Environmental Management in Government or an equivalent level of experience in a reputable organization.
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A good knowledge of administration and financial management will be an added advantage.
Possession of a well developed interpersonal and communication skills and be capable of directing the operations of the large Directorate and have the ability to effectively coach and develop subordinates.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:
 Directorate staff management.
 Coordinating implementation of Government policy on Environment affairs.
 Guiding and facilitating the development and review of environmental affairs, policies, strategies and related issues.
 Budgetary planning.
 Submitting of work plans and for the directorate of Environment to the Permanent Secretary.
 Liaising with other Ministries and Stakeholders on matters related to environmental affairs.
 Representing the Government at conferences, seminars and meeting on environmental affairs.
 Liaising with external funding agencies on environmental related issues.
 Any other duties as may be assigned by from time to time.

How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Jobs in Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda- Director

Job Title : DIRECTOR, WATER DEVELOPMENT (1 VACANCY)
REF. HRM 70/73/01 VOL. X
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1SE
AGE: 35YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in Civil Engineering plus a Masters Degree in Civil or Water Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
He or She should be registered with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB)
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Possession of Masters Degree in Business Administration or in any of the management Sciences will be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Commissioner in the Water Sector management in Government or an equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
The incumbent should have good knowledge of administration and financial management,
interpersonal and communication skills, ability to lead and motivate a dynamic professional team, to effectively coach and develop subordinates.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:
 Implementing Government policy on water management and development.
 Guiding and facilitating the development and review of water policies, strategies and related issues.
 Submitting work plans and budgets for DWD to the Permanent Secretary.
 Advising Government on national and trans-boundary water resources use and management.
 Liaison with other Ministries on matters water related issues.
 Day to day management of the Directorate of Water Development.
 Representing the Government at conferences, seminars and meetings on water related issues.
 Liaison with external funding agencies on water related issues.
 Any other duties as may be assigned by from time to time.


How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Office of The Prime Minister Jobs in Uganda- Senior Economist

Job Title : SENIOR ECONOMIST [PLANNING] (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 63/70/02
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in either Economics or Economics and Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a recognized University/Institution.
Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Economics or related field shall be added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working gained at a level of Economist/Planner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Economist/Planner for performing the following duties.
 Assisting the Principal Planner in running the planning activities of the office.
 Coordinating the preparation of Vote Budget Framework Paper and annual policy statements.
 Coordinating the preparation of annual work plans and budget estimates.
 Assisting in the analysis of budget performance for the vote.
 Preparing of budget monitoring reports.
 Assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports.
 Data collecting and assenting in policy analysis.
 Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Jobs in Office of The Prime Minister in Uganda- Commissioner

Job Title: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 63/70/01 VOL. 4 [Re-advertised)
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE UIE
AGE: 30 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in either Agricultural Economics or Environmental Management or Land use Planning/Economics plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution
Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at Principal level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Applicants must have analytical, strategic, organizational, communication, planning and computer skills.
Knowledge of disaster risk reduction or hazard early warning systems will be an added advantage.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner, Disaster Preparedness and Management for performing the following duties:-
 Coordinating risk and vulnerability assessment, developing risk maps and monitoring hazard trends for planning purposes.
 Coordinating implementation of disaster risk reduction policies and programmes.
 Ensuring the annual review of National and District Disaster Preparedness and Contingency plans and that they are implemented.
 Conducting quarterly inter-agency national food security assessments and early warning and preparedness planning.
 Ensuring the mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Reduction into sectoral work plans.
 Initiating post-disaster risk recovery measures and resettlement programmes.
 Coordinating the Disaster Management Technical Working Group.
 Initiating community risk awareness activities.
 Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
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How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Jobs in Ministry of Judicial Service Commission in Uganda

Job Title : REGISTRAR (PLANNING, RESEARCH
AND INSPECTORATE) (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 70/221/02 VOL. 2
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT U1SE
AGE : 35 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institution plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre.
Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Communication or Business Administration will be an added advantage..
Applicants should have a minimum of ten [10] years working experience in Legal Practice, three [3] of which should have been gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner/Assistant Registrar in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Registrar Planning, Research and Inspectorate for performing the following duties:
 Initiating policy guidelines on legal issues in the administration of justice.
 Coming up with proposals for improvement in the administration of justice.
 Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
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How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Ministry of Works and Transport Jobs in Uganda- Assistant Commissioner

Job Title : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/QUANTITY
SURVEYING (1 VACANCY) [Re-advertised]
REF: HRM 59/70/01 VOL. IV
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT U1E
AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in either Quantity Surveying or Building Economics plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field from a recognized University/Institution.
Applicants should be registered with Surveyors Registration Board with Membership to a relevant Professional Association.
Applicants should have a minimum of nine [9] years working experience in active Quatity Surveying practice, three [3] of which should have been gained at the level of Principal Surveyor in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
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He/she should have knowledge of project management, good interpersonal skills and should be computer literate.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner, Public Structures (Building) for performing the following duties:
 Analyzing prices for assessing project cost.
 Preparing documents and analyzing bids for appointment of contractors and consultants.
 Preparing and managing contracts for construction and consultancy services.
 Supervising consultants hired to provide architectural services for and on behalf of Government.
 Promoting the construction industry.
 Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Jobs at the Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda- Commissioner

Job Title : COMMISSIONER/MECHANICAL SERVICES
ENGINEERING (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 59/70/01 VOL. V1
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT U1SE
AGE : 35 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
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He/she should be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB).
Applicants should have at least ten [10] years relevant working experience, three [3] of which should have been gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner (Mechanical) in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have demonstrated abilities, initiative and competencies in interpersonal and communication skills; concern for quality and standards and knowledge of procurement, disposal and contract management and with a policy management and computer literate.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Director of Engineering and Works/Engineer in Chief for performing the following duties:
 Providing advice to Government departments and the public in mechanical engineering especially vehicles and machinery.
 Causing inspection of Government equipment and vehicles for condition assessment.
 Managing the register of Government vehicles and machinery.
 Managing the evaluation of vehicles for procurement, arbitration or disposal.
 Guiding insetting polices and standards for models/makes of vehicles for Government use.
 Guiding in setting standards and requirements for private garages/workshops that repair Government vehicles and machinery.
 Planning and managing the Ministry‟s vehicles, equipment and machinery.
 Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Systems Administrator Job Vacancy at Ministry of Education and Sports

Job Title: SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 48/70/01 VOL. 4
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE: 23YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in either Computer Science or Information Technology or Information Systems or Information Science majoring in Information Systems management from a recognized University/Institution.
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Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution shall be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of three [3] years relevant working experience gained at the level of Systems Analyst/Administrator in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
The incumbent should posses the following competencies, editing and research on education, teamwork and networking, creativity, good judgment, decision making and information management skills.
Exposure and understanding/appreciation of issues of the Education Sector.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Systems Administrator for performing the following duties:-
 Liaising with the Principal Systems Administrator to update /upgrade network operating systems
 Carrying out quality assurance on IT related aspects of the system
 In liaison with the Principal Systems Administrator ensure the Management and Maintenance of the organizational Relational Databases
 Database recovery, fine tuning and Backups verification
 Ensuring physical and logical security of the computer based systems and network
 Ensuring Compliance with IT policies and procedures
 Providing capacity building and training for the IT staff
 Supervising the configuring and maintaining of all network files
 Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time



How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Ministry of Education and Sports Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 48/70/01 VOL. 4
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE: 23YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in either Journalism or Mass Communication or Public Relations from a recognized University/Institution.
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Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations from a recognized University/Institution shall be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of three [3] years relevant working experience gained at the level of Public relations/communication officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Demonstrated ability in; speaking, writing, editing and research on education, sports and media issues, establishing and maintaining strategic alliances and collaboration mechanisms with education and training institutions and relevant stakeholders; teamwork and networking, creativity, good judgment and decision making.
Exposure and understanding/appreciation of issues of the Sector.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Communications Officer for performing the following duties:-
 Preparing public relations plans, programmes and activities aimed at projecting a positive image of the Ministry and Sector, and ensuring their implementation.
 Determining, packaging and disseminating information required by different categories of major stakeholders and the public, and ensuring maintenance of a sound feedback mechanism.
 Carrying out media monitoring, analysis and responding to inquiries about the Ministry/Sector so as to promote a positive image and relationship with the media both local and international.
 Researching and preparing media and press briefings, publications about the Ministry/Sector policies, plans, strategies, programmes, initiative and endeavours.
 Sensitizing and advising the management and staff of the Ministry of public relations matters.
 Advocating, building and maintaining good will and a positive image of the Ministry/Sector and the Ministry/Sector to the media.
 Participating in the planning, organizing and implementing major functions of the Ministry/Sector with the relevant technical departments and agencies.
 Managing and accounting for the resources and performance of the Unit.
 Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 16th April 2012

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Jobs in Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda

Job Title: : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/COMMUNICATION
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 48/70/01
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1E
AGE: 30YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor‟s Degree in either Computer Science or Records/Archives Management Library and Information Science or Statistics (Computing option) Information Technology or Library and Information Science plus a minimum of a post graduate Diploma in either Computer Science or Information Systems or Information Science majoring in Information Systems management from a recognized University/Institution.
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Planning or Management or Business Administration or any other discipline related to Education planning from a recognized University/Institution shall be an added advantage.
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Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9)three working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Principal Records Officer or Principal Information Scientist/Analyst /Technologist in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should demonstrate ability in; planning, organizing and coordinating policy and strategy reviews, formulation and development; establishing and maintaining strategic alliances and collaboration mechanisms; leadership, teamwork and net working; negotiations and communicating effectively.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-
 Developing, formulating and reviewing policies, plans, programmes, strategies and guidelines for the management, storage and dissemination of records in the Education and Sports Sector in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
 Developing appropriate plans, programmes, strategies and guideline for the effectiveness harnessing/exploration of ICT that enhance education service delivery within the National ICT policy and regulatory framework.
 Providing technical/professional ICT/IEC support services to technical departments agencies and education institution.
 Lobbying and mobilizing resources to support the development of qualitative, appropriate, accessible and affordable ICT equipment and infrastructure for the Education and Sports Sector.
 Coordinating the development and maintenance of an up-to-date database, information management and communication system for the Ministry and the training of the various categories of users.
 Establishing and promoting strategic collaboration and working linkages with National and International Agencies, and relevant stakeholders in the advancement of the information and records management and dissemination within and out of the Sector.
 Coordinating the preparation of the budgets, work plans and performance reports of the Division and submit them to the relevant authorities.
 Managing and accounting for the resources and performance of the Division.
 Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


How to Apply:
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving Officers for vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:-
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 16th April 2012.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers‟ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala and Ministry/Department/Local Government Headquarters.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the applications to the Public Service Commission to enable it start processing them. The words „Internal advert’ must be indicated on the first page of the application form (on top)
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline:16th April 2012

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